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Do Ergonomic Chairs Really Work?

cliffski wonders: "I've gone from a job as a commuting programmer working on his own code as a hobby, to a full time work-from-home one-man business. As I spend a good hour or two a day gaming as well as a full day's coding, I'm now sitting at the same desk for an awfully long time. Should I invest in one of those trendy ergonomic chairs that force you to sit with a straight back posture? Has anyone used one for a length of time, and does it really help prevent back pain? I've taken up archery, probably the best sport to encourage you to adopt good posture; are there any other tips Slashdot readers have for avoiding 'programmer slouch'?"

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  1. Re:Not much change, even for a high price by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "...let my girlfriend give you a rim job. Which ain't happening."

    Dude, I don't know what you're talking about. Your girlfriend gave me a rim job last night. And, FYI, not only did she not take a whole lot of convincing, she didn't need much instruction either - know what I mean? Cause, dude, I hope you weren't trying to say that your girlfriend won't give you rim jobs - she's clearly giving 'em to more people than just me. I'd have fucked her in the ass afterward, except she's too damn fat for my short pecker to actually REACH her itchy browneye. Plus, she's not all that cute, even if you like BBW.

    This would all be funnier if you actually had a girlfriend.